Project Advisor - Upward Bound

Position Summary

Upward Bound is a pre‑collegiate program. The Project Advisor provides academic advising, college and career counseling, study skills workshops, and oversees tutoring at specific target high schools to ensure program participants are served and enroll in institutions of post‑secondary education. Upward Bound is grant funded through the U.S. Department of Education. This position is contingent on the renewal of grant funds.

• Assist in the recruiting and selection of new Upward Bound participants
• Enter and maintain database used by Upward Bound program, and aid in maintaining accurate student records
• Visit target schools weekly to support Upward Bound participants with tutoring and academic strategies
• Perform regular grade, attendance, and coursework submission checks on participants
• Assist Program Manager with administrative duties, such as data entry, purchasing, annual reporting
• Attend, plan and lead Saturday programs during Fall and Spring semesters (one per month)
• Plan and help lead an annual six‑week intensive Summer Academic Program for Upward Bound participants
• Accompany Upward Bound participants to visit college and university campuses
• Assist participants with completing college admission, scholarship and financial aid applications
• Counsel participants regarding college‑going activities

• Bachelor’s degree in related field(s) (education, psychology, sociology)
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of the population served
• Valid Texas driver’s license
• Ability to drive a 15‑passenger van
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have outstanding computer skills
• Occasional extended work hours to include nights and weekends as required
• Have good basic reading, math, and English skills
• Knowledge of Educational Grants and grant‑writing experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of advising, admissions policies, FAFSA, Apply Texas application(s) preferred
• Familiar with database entry

• 0 Full‑Time Direct Reports
• 0 Part‑Time Direct Reports

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Ability to drive a 15‑passenger van

• Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.

• 36‑hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System.
• Full‑time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Full‑time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependents.
• Compensation for this 12‑month position is $45,660.

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice.

Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.

All positions are considered security‑sensitive and subject to a background check pre‑employment. Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.